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Why I Want To Be A Part Of Ivanhoe's Life

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Ivanhoe is written by Sir Walter Scott. It is one of the most historic romance classics in English literature. The story takes place in middle ages in England. In this time, the Saxons are ruling England under King John. King John is Richard Lionheart’s brother. Richard Lionheart is coming back to England from fighting in the crusades. On his way back to England Richard the Lionheart gets captured and taken to an Austrian prison. While Richard the Lionheart is in prison, King John took advantage of his power and turns out for no good.
Wilfred of Ivanhoe was disowned by his father. His father did not want to be a part of Ivanhoe’s life because of two reasons. The first reason that Ivanhoe’s father did not want to be a part of his life is because, Ivanhoe was loyal to Richard the Lionheart and followed him into battle. The second reason on why Ivanhoe’s father did not want to be a part of his life is because Ivanhoe fell in love with Rowena. Rowena was the ward of Cedric who is Ivanhoe’ father. Cedric wanted no relationship between Ivanhoe and Rowena. Cedric wanted Rowena to marry someone else named Althaea. Althaea is a Saxon. Cedric was very loyal to the Saxons. After Ivanhoe fought in the battle, he returned to his home in England with a disguise. He disguised himself as a pilgrim and, fought the tournament of Ashby-de-la-Zouche. Ivanhoe won the tournament with the major help of the black knight. At the end of the tournament, …show more content…

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